X-ray Image Scaling Spheres
Scaling of X-ray images is necessary where accurate measurement of images is required - typically pre-surgical planning for orthopaedic and similar procedures.
Scaling is necessary as X-ray images cannot be assured to be full size due to penumbra effects and relative distance between the X-ray tube the subject and the bucky or detector.
ATX introduce the Akucal range of Image Scaling Spheres. The spheres are available in 25, 25.4 and 30mm sizes with a range of holders to suit all situations:
Akucal Evolution Suction - to attach to a vertical bucky surface.
Akucal Evolution Flat Base - to stand on a flat horizontal surface.
Akucal Evolution Smoothie
Product Improvement
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The Statscan Critical Imaging System is a flexible format digital radiography (DR) system aimed specifically at the needs of emergency medical centers and is designed to meet the radiography needs of both trauma patients and standard emergency patients. Statscan gives critical life-saving |
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information to the medical staff by enabling them to have a complete picture—literally from head to toe—of a patient’s injuries, faster and with less interference with patient stabilization efforts than ever before possible.
Statscan is based on enhanced linear slot-scanning technology which produces very high quality radiographic images of any size in seconds. Because of its unique flexible-format digital radiographic (DR) capability that produced images of large and small body areas, comprehensive diagnostic procedures can be completed in a matter of 4-5 minutes and at a greatly reduced overall radiation dose to the medical staff and patients, making it particularly beneficial for use on children and pregnant patients. The Stat Scan is also perfect for the near real-time bone fracture reduction requirements of Orthopedic radiography and the large field of view radiography needs of bariatric patients. Statscan's high throughput patient triage capabilities make it an exceptional tool for Disaster and Military-related patient injury management.
Statscan also greatly benefits Forensic Pathology imaging and Crime Investigation experts to quickly assist in the determining "cause of death"accuracy, improve investigational proficiency, shorten perpetrator arrest cycles and increase criminal prosecution accuracy.
Key Benefits
- The spatial resolution is selectable over the range 1.4 to 5.0 line pairs per mm
- An exceptionally high-contrast resolution up to 16,000 gray levels is achieved
- Ultra low-dose, low resolution full body screening as well as high resolution detail studies.
- X-ray dose used is estimated to be about 25% of equivalent other techniques (75% less dose is typically required).
This system has now been further improved by the introduction of our
Statscan® VE1:
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- Improved patient handling with our new electrically operated imaging trolley /gurney
- VE1 is more maneuverable, lighter and requires about 18ft²(1.8m²) less installation space. This plus the proven extremely low radiation footprint makes it even easier to install right where the action is.
- Increased ability to diagnose whole lateral spine images with our automatic technique factor control feature. | | |
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| FIRST STATSCAN INSTALLED IN EUROPE |
| October 2006 - Inselspital, Universitätsspital Bern, Switzerland founded in 1354 is a world renowned teaching and research hospital and is now the site of the first European Statscan installation. The Statscan is located in the Inselspital's interdisciplinary emergency center known to treat 30,000 patients per year. Statscan installations are now on four continents: Africa, North America, Asia (Middle East) and now Europe. The first Statscan for South America will be shipped early 2007 to Hospital Louis Ortega, Porlamar, Venezuela. |
More is information available on the Lodox website www.lodox.com or call ATX on 1800 330 118 for a free information package and a demo DVD.
New Product
ATX has recently signed an exclusive distribution agreement with CompuMed Inc. to market and support OsteoGram, a new and cost effective method of measuring BMD (bone mineral density).
Based on patented technology, the OsteoGram uses standard or digital x-ray equipment to provide clinicians with a cost-effective method of measuring BMD (bone mineral density).
OsteoGram is a useful tool to diagnose osteoporosis and predict fracture risk. It requires no special training and has been cleared by the FDA for commercial use.
Backed with superior technical specifications, the OsteoGram allows the entire process of assessing BMD to be performed at the point-of-care in less than five minutes. Once the required hand x-ray is taken, the developed film is scanned at the healthcare provider's facility with a standard desktop scanner, and the OsteoGram software analysis program instantly produces the BMD report.
The OsteoGram offers unsurpassed clinical performance, access and convenience at a fraction of the price of most other BMD testing devices.
The new DICOM version of the OsteoGram automatically performs the analysis on digital (filmless) x-ray equipment or network servers, providing enhanced utilization of existing equipment.
The patented OsteoGram technology will be applied to a suite of value-added applications, such as arthritis, vertebral fractures and scoliosis. Today’s OsteoGram is the beginning of a series of sound investments for tomorrow’s patient care.
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